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Hearing Information

Administrative Hearings

In some cases of student misconduct, a Student Disciplinary hearing may not be necessary.
This is most often true when the violation is of a less serious nature and the misconduct
would not result in suspension or dismissal. In such a case, the student attends an
administrative hearing with a University staff member, normally the Associate Dean of Students, to discuss the incident, the student’s involvement in it, and any steps that must
be taken or sanction imposed to resolve the matter. The meeting will be followed by
an official letter summarizing this discussion. Administrative hearing decisions are
not subject to appeal. If a student is interested in having the option to appeal,
he or she may request a hearing with the Student Disciplinary Committee.

Student Disciplinary Committee Hearings

If, after reviewing a report of misconduct, the Associate Dean of Students determines
that the incident is deemed sufficiently serious, or the involved student has a disciplinary
history, the incident may be submitted for hearing by the Student Disciplinary Committee.
The Committee is composed of two students, two faculty members, and two staff members.
A quorum of one student, one faculty member, and one staff member is necessary to
conduct a hearing. The Associate Dean of Students will chair the Committee but is
not a voting member unless there is a tie vote.

Before meeting with the Student Disciplinary Committee, the student will be provided
in writing with a summary of the behavior that allegedly violates particular provisions
of the Code of Conduct. The notice also includes the time of the hearing, not less than five nor more than
fifteen calendar days after the student has been notified. Maximum time limits for
scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Associate Dean of
Students.

Hearings need not adhere to formal rules of procedure or technical rules of evidence
followed by courts of law.

Students should also note that the Resident Directors and Resident Assistants are
available for any needed counsel or guidance throughout the disciplinary process.